Nepenthes Attenboroughii is a montane species of insectivorous pitcher plant named after the celebrated broadcaster and naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, a keen enthusiast of the plant genus Nepenthes.
Another spectacular species of this pitcher plant was discovered in 2007 by botanists at Mount Victoria Palawan, Philippines. According to the group of botanists led by Britons Alastair Robinson and Stewart McPherson, its substantial size places it among the largest of known meat-eating pitcher plants.
Another spectacular species of this pitcher plant was discovered in 2007 by botanists at Mount Victoria Palawan, Philippines. According to the group of botanists led by Britons Alastair Robinson and Stewart McPherson, its substantial size places it among the largest of known meat-eating pitcher plants.
Nepenthes Attenboroughii: A-upper pitcher ; B- intermediate pitcher.Image credit: www.philippinenativeplants.org
Watch this video of Nepenthes Attenboroughii found in Borneo. This life form remarkably shows the wonders of nature, although the background music sounds so creepy it makes the pitcher plant looks so scarily evil. But the video is very informative, you'll like it.
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